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This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).
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Grow your skills in an in-demand and rewarding field with a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health from La Trobe University.
Learn from industry experts with years of mental health experience who’ll teach you how to apply the principles of trauma-informed care in your practice and prepare you to address the mental health concerns of vulnerable communities.
With La Trobe’s 100 percent online course you can advance your skills and knowledge in mental health and be ready for a more advanced career in just four months. You’ll learn to connect theory and clinical practice and provide high-quality support; understand the interrelationship between a person’s medical, social and psychological health, plus be able to recognise diagnostics, know how to use evidence-based practice in mental health promotion and mental illness prevention. You’ll graduate to build your own ethically-oriented practice.
Take the next step in your career and become a trusted professional in the mental health field. Enquire about the Graduate Certificate in Mental Health today.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the course you must have:
- Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) AND
- Be registered as a practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), OR
- Be a member of a profession where mental health skills can be utilised and membership of a professional association is current, OR
- Are working as a professional with demonstrated evidence of the application of mental health skills incorporated into their role via CV and supporting letter
Please note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
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What You’ll Learn
In this mental health course, the subjects you may study include:
- Therapeutic Skills
- Comprehensive Mental Health Assessment
- Mental Health Diagnosis
- Experiences and Perceptions of Mental Illness
Why study with La Trobe University
For over 50 years, La Trobe University has been transforming people and societies. Ranked in the top 1% of Universities worldwide by 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and ranked as one of the best 50 universities across East Asia, South-east Asia and Oceania. La Trobe has a proud history of world-class teaching and academic research.
Throughout your studies with La Trobe you’ll see firsthand how to champion local communities, tackle the big issues of our time and work to the highest standards. As you step forward in your career, you’re able to set a new standard of excellence.
Where Will It Lead Me?
When you graduate, you will receive a Graduate Certificate in Mental Health from La Trobe University.
With your qualification you’ll be able to jump straight into diverse roles in the mental health field, as well as gain access to a global alumni network and outstanding industry contacts.
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